Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the delivery of menopause education and training

Hamoda, Haitham; Moger, Sara

doi:10.1177/2053369120986388

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“…The benefits of telehealth as reported here, include improved flexibility, access and convenience, reduced personal costs (lost wages, travel and parking fees), safety and perceived equivalent care quality had they attended face‐to‐face 5,8,21 . Virtual attendance also limited disruptions to women's work, family and social life 21,23 …”

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“…5,8,21 Virtual attendance also limited disruptions to women's work, family and social life. 21,23 Effectiveness of telehealth consultations and associated barriers relate to patient, clinician and health service factors, including: patient engagement, social determinants, technology access, health and/or digital literacy, privacy, healthcare processes and infrastructure. 4,6,10 As reported here, women's concerns regarding telehealth included administrative challenges (access to referrals, investigation requests or prescriptions), lack of confidence regarding the identification of health problems, and lack of a physical examination.…”

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The impact of COVID‐19 on a specialised menopause clinic: Changes in practice and women's experiences

Kozica-Olenski

Ghelani

Boyle

et al. 2023

Aust NZ J Obst Gynaeco

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Aims The COVID‐19 pandemic necessitated the rapid change in a dedicated multidisciplinary menopause clinic from in‐person consultations to telehealth. The aim of this study was to explore the impact of COVID‐19 on menopause service delivery and consumer experiences. Methods Two‐part study involving the following. (i) Clinical audit conducted June–July 2019 (pre‐COVID‐19) and June–July 2020 (COVID‐19) assessing practice and service delivery changes. Assessment outcomes included: patient demographics, cause of menopause, presence of menopause symptoms, appointment attendance, medical history, investigations and menopause treatments. (ii) A post‐clinic online survey exploring the acceptability and experience of telehealth, once telehealth models of care had been routinely used in the menopause service (2021). Results Pre‐COVID (n = 156) and COVID‐19 (n = 150) clinic consultations were audited. Menopause care delivery changed significantly from 100% face‐to‐face consultations in 2019 to 95.4% telehealth consultations in 2020. In 2020, fewer women had investigations performed vs 2019 (P < 0.001), although use of menopausal therapies was similar (P < 0.05). Ninety‐four women completed the online survey. Most women (70%) were satisfied with their telehealth consultation and perceived that the doctor effectively communicated with them (76%). Women preferred face‐to‐face consultations for their first menopause clinic visit (69%) and telehealth for review consultations (65%). The majority of women (62%) viewed the continuation of telehealth consultations as ‘moderately’ to ‘extremely useful’ post‐pandemic. Conclusion The COVID‐19 pandemic caused significant changes to menopause service delivery. Telehealth was perceived as feasible and acceptable by women, supporting the continuation of a hybrid service delivery model incorporating telehealth and face‐to‐face consultation to meet the needs of women.

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The impact of COVID‐19 on a specialised menopause clinic: Changes in practice and women's experiences

Kozica-Olenski

Ghelani

Boyle

et al. 2023

Aust NZ J Obst Gynaeco

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“…Data obtained in the current study were analyzed statistically using SPSS vn. 16 The women in the menopausal period were seen to be statistically significantly older than the women in premenopause (Tables 1, 2).…”

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“…In addition, oestrogen and/or progesterone can regulate the congenital and acquired immune response [13,14]. There also remains uncertainty about whether or not there are different COVID-19 outcomes in women before and after menopause [15,16].…”

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The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on perimenopausal symptoms

Şahin

ŞAHİN

Şahin

2021

Pamukkale Medical Journal

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“…An option to enlarge the understanding of Menopause definition and training service should be well planned. Extra care during the earlier part of the pandemic and perimenopausal conditions as menopause consultations virtual activity (either by telephone or web-based video consultations) (11).…”

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Menopause Status and Risk Factors for COVID-19 in the Elderly

Juwitasari

Harini

Susanti

et al. 2023

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The cessation of the menstrual cycle in women (menopause), which usually occurs in women aged over 40 years, is often accompanied by significant impacts on both physical and psychological health. During menopause, women experience a decrease in estrogen levels which is a protective factor in the woman’s body by decreasing chemokine ligand 2 expression during inflammation. Postmenopausal women who have experienced a decrease in their protective agents are more susceptible to being exposed to viruses. This study identified the correlation between menopause status and risk factors for COVID-19 by using Spearman rho. The participants in this retrospective cross-sectional study were 30 elderly women, 33 to 64 years old, at Posyandu lansia (Integrated Health Care System for Elderly) who expressed their willingness to participate in this study from April 1st until June 19th, 2022, by online survey or by filling out the menopause health and risk factor of COVID-19 questionnaires manually. Risk factors of COVID-19, such as comorbid disease, lack of exercise, low healthy life patterns, and obesity, have a significant correlation with the menopausal status of elder women. Half of them had graduated from senior high school and got menarche at 9 years old. Twenty per cent of them had a risk factor of COVID-19, and more than half of them used contraception. The number of elder people who were already in menopause was 27 per cent. Elderly people should improve their immune systems and prepare for menopause to lower the incidence of COVID-19 infection. Keywords: COVID-19, elderly, menopause, risk factors

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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the delivery of menopause education and training

Cited by 5 publications

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The impact of COVID‐19 on a specialised menopause clinic: Changes in practice and women's experiences

The impact of COVID‐19 on a specialised menopause clinic: Changes in practice and women's experiences

The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on perimenopausal symptoms

Menopause Status and Risk Factors for COVID-19 in the Elderly

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